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Starting Week 2 - need a better route

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I'm really glad I have found this podcast - it's really inspired me to get out and run. Started week 2 this week and found it much harder - I might need to find a new route as mine is a little hilly. Can anyone recommend a good route finder?

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Have you tried mapmyrun.com

It's really neat feature that lets you plot a route out on google maps and will show you the distance, then when you click save will show you the elevation too... although I think you need to subscribe if you want to get the map onto your phone.

I'm also on week2 & I found that when I'm struggling I have to ease off the pace a little - although silently saying to myself come on Laura hurry up...

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Thanks for the advice - I'll have a play with it. Completed second go at Week 2 - felt a little easier! I think I am trying to go too fast so I'll slow down nxt time. Good luck on your run.

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